Smartstop Self Storage REIT, Inc. current report, 13 February 2017

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc. on February 13, 2017. The filing serves as a current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The registrant is incorporated in Maryland with principal executive offices in Ladera Ranch, California.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance changes and does not contain financial performance data.

Material Changes

The primary material change disclosed in this filing is the appointment of new executive leadership:

  • Michael S. McClure has been appointed as President.
  • Matt F. Lopez has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The disclosure is limited to the personnel changes noted above, with the press release incorporated as Exhibit 99.1.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the background and prior experience of the newly appointed President, Michael S. McClure.
  • Verify the background and prior experience of the newly appointed CFO, Matt F. Lopez.
  • Review the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the leadership transition.
  • Confirm if these appointments coincide with any strategic shifts or upcoming financial reporting periods not detailed in this 8-K.